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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.22, 3,196.08 and 1,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.22, 3,196.08 and 1,465.16 is: 2,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.22 : 3,196.08 = 1,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.22/3,196.08 = 1,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.22x = 3,196.08 × 1,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.22x = 4,682,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,768.57/2,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.73

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